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Leeds United in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Leeds United in talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic
Summary

Leeds United is pursuing Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic this summer and has reportedly met with his representatives. The 18-year-old player scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 44 appearances last season in the Austrian Bundesliga and has been selected for Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2026 World Cup. Leeds manager Daniel Farke aims to enhance his attacking options following a 14th-place finish and faces competition from several clubs, including Arsenal and Napoli. Bayer Leverkusen has an option to sign Alajbegovic back after selling him to Red Bull Salzburg last summer, and may seek £18 million for his transfer.

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  • •Leeds United wants to sign Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen.
  • •Alajbegovic scored 14 goals in the Austrian Bundesliga last season.
  • •Leeds has held talks with Alajbegovic's representatives.
  • •Leeds finished 14th last season and seeks to improve.
  • •Other clubs interested in Alajbegovic include Arsenal and Napoli.
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  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds United want Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic
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Leeds United want to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic this summer and have already met his representatives for talks, according to the Daily Mail. Leeds manager Daniel Farke will be back...

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